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This is the case of electrical power transformers, which usually have monitoring systems that allow early detection of anomalies in order to prevent potential malfunctions. These monitoring systems typically make use of sensors that are in physical contact with the transformer devices and can therefore be affected by transformer problems. In this work we demonstrate a monitoring system for electrical power transformers based on temperature measurements obtained by means of thermal cameras. Properly positioned, the cameras provide thermal data of the transformer, the incoming and outgoing lines and their surroundings. Subsequently, by appropriate image processing, it is possible to obtain temperature series to monitor the transformer operation. In addition, the system stores and processes thermal data in external equipment (placed in locations other than the transformers) and is equipped with a communications module that allows secure data transmission independent of the power grid. This aspect, along with the fact that there is no need to have physical contact with the transformer, make this approach safer and more reliable than standard approaches based on sensors. 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